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WBJEE · Maths · Permutation Combination

If \(x\) and \(y\) are digits such that \(17 !=3556xy428096000,\) then \(x+y\) equals

  1. A 15
  2. B 6
  3. C 12
  4. D 13
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Correct Answer

(A) 15

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Given, \(171=3556 \times 4428096000\) Since, 17! is divisible by \(9,\) so sum of the digits \((48+x+y)\) must be divisible by 9 So, \(x+y\) can be 15 or 6 . Also, 17! is divisible by \(11,\) so \(|10+x-y \mid\) must be multiple of 11 or \(0 .\) The only possibility is…